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A Japanese-British Racer – A 1970 Rickman Metisse-Suzuki 500 Titan

Ben Branch October 5, 2019
Rickman Metisse-Suzuki Side
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This is an original Rickman Metisse-Suzuki 500 Titan, one of the earlier Japanese-engined road racing Rickmans. The combination of reliable, high-output Japanese motorcycle engines…

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A Historically Significant Project Motorcycle – An Early Egli-Vincent Black Shadow

Ben Branch October 2, 2019
Egli-Vincent Black Shadow
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This Egli-Vincent Black Shadow is a project motorcycle that’ll take a fair amount of work and parts to get back into road-going form. That…

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This Was “On Any Sunday” Director Bruce Brown’s 1967 Triumph Mountain Cub

Ben Branch September 26, 2019
Triumph Mountain Cub Motorcycle
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This 1967 Triumph Mountain Cub was bought by On Any Sunday Director Bruce Brown shortly after the runaway success of his seminal surfing film…

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“The Rescues” Episode 1 – Austin A30 – A New YouTube Series

Ben Branch September 15, 2019
Car & Classic The Rescues - Austin A30
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is the first episode in a brand new YouTube series from the team at Car & Classic. It’s a refreshingly honest look at…

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Ex-Special Forces Prototype: Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV

Ben Branch September 9, 2019
Land Rover Defender 110 V8 RSOV
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This Land Rover Defender SOV (also known as the RSOV) was originally built as a prototype for the American Special Forces, specifically the US…

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Merlin Gobi Motorcycle Boots – Nubuck Leather With Toe, Heel, and Ankle Protection Built In

Ben Branch September 9, 2019
Merlin Gobi Boots
  • Boots
  • British
  • Gear

The new Merlin Gobi motorcycle boots were developed by the British company to offer a daily-wearable street boot that includes built-in protection for motorcyclists….

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A Brief History of the Austin-Healey Sprite – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch September 4, 2019
Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye Vutaway
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Introduction The Austin-Healey Sprite’s most famous and perhaps most endearing feature was its uncanny resemblance to Kermit the Frog: and in fact both the…

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An Affordable Morgan Three-Wheeler – This Morgan F4 Project Car Is Worth £5,000 to £7,000

Ben Branch August 31, 2019
Morgan 3 Wheeler
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Morgan Three-Wheelers are among the most beloved British cars in the world. It’s rare to meet someone who doesn’t love them or at the…

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Triumph Bonneville SE Custom by Sinroja Motorcycles – The Malle Mile Bike

Ben Branch August 19, 2019
Triumph Bonneville SE Custom 5
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by Rahul Sinroja, the owner and founder of Sinroja Motorcycles. When possible we like to bring you an article written…

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The Matchless G45 – The Model That Shocked The World To Win The Isle of Man TT

Ben Branch August 13, 2019
Matchless G45
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

The Matchless G45 was developed in 1951 as a grand prix racer using an AJS 7R rolling chassis fitted with a modified Matchless G9…

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Documentary: The Reliant Robin Rides Again

Ben Branch August 4, 2019
Robin Rides Again
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Reliant Robin is one of the most famous little cars in Britain, the three-wheeler became a global celebrity after multiple appearances as Mr…

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Auto Design Prints – 100% Cotton T-Shirts – Porsche 911, Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari F40

Ben Branch July 30, 2019
Auto Design Prints Ferrari F40 T-Shirt
  • British
  • Clothing

This new series of t-shirts from the team at Auto Design Prints were designed to celebrate three of the most important cars of the…

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